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IDF says 727 West Bank Palestinians arrested since Oct. 7
Emanuel (Mannie) Fabian is The Times of Israel's military correspondent
The Israel Defense Forces says troops have arrested 727 wanted Palestinians across the West Bank, including more than 480 affiliated with Hamas, since the war in the Gaza Strip began on October 7.
Overnight, 27 Hamas members were arrested, the military says.
There have been several clashes between IDF forces and Palestinians in the West Bank in the past two weeks, and several attempted terror attacks, according to the army.
According to the Palestinian Authority health ministry, at least 90 West Bank Palestinians have been killed by Israeli forces and settlers since October 7.